Isostearyl Palmitate

AKA “Isooctadecyl palmitate, 72576-80-8, Hexadecanoic acid, isooctadecyl ester, 9EHU0R7ER1, Isooctadecyl hexadecanoate, EINECS 276-719-0, PELEMOL I-1816, PROTACHEM ISP, JEECHEM ISP”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Isostearyl palmitate

AKA: Isooctadecyl palmitate, 72576-80-8, Hexadecanoic acid, Isooctadecyl ester, 9EHU0R7ER1, Isooctadecyl hexadecanoate, EINECS 276-719-0, PELEMOL I-1816, PROTACHEM ISP, JEECHEM ISP

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C34H68O2

Mol. Weight

508.90

CAS #

72576-80-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Binding

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester combining isostearyl alcohol with palmitic acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient. Used to provide skin conditioning and stability in modern skincare and cosmetic products.